Agenda 12/16/2008 Item #16J 1
Agenda Item No. 16J1
December 16. 2008
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
RECOMMEND THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DESIGNATE
THE SHERIFF AND SHERIFF ELECT AS THE OFFICIAL APPLICANT(S) AND'
POINTS-OF-CONTACT, ACCEPTERS OF THE GRANT WHEN AWARDED,
RECEIVE AND EXPEND GRANT FUNDS, AND APPROVE AND SUBMIT
APPLICABLE BUDGET AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS FOR A UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FISCAL YEAR 2009
OPERATION STONE GARDEN GRANT.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval from the Collier County Commission to designate the Sheriff
and Sheriff Elect as the official applicant(s) and points-of-contact, accepters of the grant when
awarded, receive and expend grant funds, and approve and submit budget and program
modifications for a United States Department of Homeland Security fiscal Year 2009 Operation
Stone garden Grant,
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CONSIDERATION:
1. The Collier County Sheriffs Office has participated in public safety, including many
homeland security, grant programs for over 20 years,
2. This homeland security grant program is intended to increase coordination and local
capability in support of Department of Homeland Security goals including those of the
United States Customs and Border Protection.
3. The Operation Stoncgarden (OPSG) grant program will effectively address the constantly
changing threats to our borders based upon new, emerging, and changing intelligence.
4. The fiscal year 2009 OPSG funds will provide a flexible framework of funding to support
operational efforts along our borders, such as the prcvcntion of, and operational response
to, illegal activities.
5, The Collier County Sheriffs Office Operation Stonegardcn Grant will support U. S.
border Statcs and tcrritories in:
. Increasing capability to prevcnt, protect against, and respond to border security
Issues
. Encouraging local operational objectives and capabilitics to cnhance National and
State Homeland Security Strategies
. Increasing coordination and collaboration among federal, State, and local law
enforcement agencies with continuing the distinct capability enhancements
required for bordcr security and border protection
. Continuing thc district capability cnhanccmcnts required for border security and
border protection
. Providing intelligence-based operations through United States Customs and
Border Protection experts to ensure safety and operational oversight of Federal,
State, local and tribal law enforcement agencies participating in OPSG
operational activities
6. The Statc Administrative Agency for this Department of Homeland Security will be the
Florida Department of Emcrgcncy Management.
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7, Thcre is no required cost sharing, matching, or cost participation for thc fiscal year 2009
OPSG.
8, Thc potential OPSG three year $1,800,000 award will fund operations overtime,
equipment, and miscellaneous operational costs.
Board approval is needed to designate the Sheriff and Shcriff Elcct as the official applicant(s)
and points-of-contact, accepters of the grant when awarded, receive and expend grant funds, and
approve and submit budget and program modifications for a United States Department of
Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2009 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. No rcquired match.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT: None.
RECOMMENDA nON: That the Collier County Commission agrees to designate the Sheriff
and Sheriff Elect as the official applicant(s) and points-of-contact, accepters of the grant when
award cd, receive and expend grant funds, and approve and submit budget and program
modifications for a United States Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2009 Operation
Stonegarden Grant.
PREPARED BY:
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Carol Golightly, Finance Dir~ctQr
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Kevin Rambosk, Sheriff Elect
DATE:
November 19. 2008
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
16J1
Recommend that the Board of County Commissioners designate the Sheriff and Sheriff Elect
as the Official Applicant(s) and Points-of-Contact, accepters of the Grant when awarded,
receive and expend Grant funds, and approve and submit applicable budget and program
modifications for a United States Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2009
Operations Stonegarden Grant
Meeting Oate:
12/16/2008 90000 AM
Approved By
County Attorney
Assistant County Attorney
County Attorney Office
Date
Jeff Klatzkow
12/3/20083:13 PM
A pproved By
John A. Yonkosky
County Manager's Office
Director of the Office of Management
Office of Management & Budget
Date
12/4/200812:04 PM
Approved By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
12/6/20081:56 PM
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